Paul Gwatidzo
Harare,HA
Summary
Health strategist specializing in integrating storytelling, art, and science to enhance health and climate education. Proven track record in developing youth-led campaigns and managing international partnerships, successfully engaging thousands of young people across 28 countries. Founder of The Hallery, a creative health lab innovating methods to make health information memorable.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Operations
Ardent Creative
Harare
06.2023 - Current
- Lead end-to-end production operations for film, photography, and design projects: pre-production planning, on-set direction, post-production oversight, and client delivery.
- Manage creative teams, assign briefs, review work, and ensure quality standards are consistently met.
- Oversee operational and financial systems, including budgeting, salary distributions, supplier payments, and resource allocation.
- Monitor industry trends in content creation, AI, and digital media to optimize workflows and elevate project outcomes.
- Drive public engagement strategies, leveraging existing content and campaigns to strengthen Ardent’s brand visibility and reach.
Coordinator
The Art of Health
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and led 8 international creative competitions on climate and health, menstrual health, and substance abuse.
- Mobilized over 5,000 youth submissions from 28 countries, turning art into dialogue traditional health education often misses.
- Worked with London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and PMNCH (1.8 Billion Campaign) to amplify youth voices in global health.
- Built systems for youth engagement: mobilizing schools, and managing cross-country teams.
Campaign Lead
Art of Ageing
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Co-ordinated a creative health campaign exploring ageing and ageism in Zimbabwe funded by The University of Bristol under the Healthy Ageing project.
- Co-directed a documentary film in Zimbabwe and The Gambia around ageing and ageism.
Education
Bsc - Computer Science
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe10.2025
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Cross-sector partnerships (health and art)
- Youth engagement and facilitation
- Storytelling and creative campaign design
Awards
Moonshot Award Finalist, Top 3, Art for Humanity Category, 2025, Recognized globally for pioneering work at the intersection of health and art.
Timeline
Head of Operations
Ardent Creative
06.2023 - Current
Campaign Lead
Art of Ageing
01.2023 - 01.2025
Coordinator
The Art of Health
01.2021 - Current
Bsc - Computer Science
University of Zimbabwe